In November of last year, Edible Austin threw our third annual Chef Auction as a fundraiser for food non-profits Sustainable Food Center and Urban Roots. Guests were able to bid on private dinners (either in guests' homes or at the chefs' restaurants) prepared by some of the most exciting chefs in Central Texas. Among the participating chefs were Tatsu Aikawa and Tako Matsumoto, the pair behind hugely popular ramen joint Ramen Tatsu-ya. The two chefs auctioned off an omakase-style dinner (a Japanese tasting dinner) for 8–10 people allowing guests to try special, creative dishes that are not available to daily diners of Ramen Tatsu-ya.